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12-07-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser Dec 2000

12-07-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

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This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …


12-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser Dec 2000

12-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

Undated

This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …


Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser Jan 2000

Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

Undated

This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …


Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser Jan 2000

Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

Undated

This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …


The Oracle 11/17/1941, Gorham Normal School Nov 1941

The Oracle 11/17/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

What a Poem Is-Robert Peter Tristram Coffin -- Entertainments Galore -- Art for Christmas -- Santa Needs Help -- Safety Education -- Alumni Notes -- A New "Vic" -- Nationwide Exams for Teachers


The Oracle 06/11/1941, Gorham Normal School Jun 1941

The Oracle 06/11/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Senior Dance Opens Commencement Weekend -- Mr. Brown Retires After 31 Years At G.N.S. -- Industrial Arts Course Offered this Summer -- More Students Receive Teaching Positions -- Girls Keep Busy With Many Activities -- Gorham Runner-up in Conference


The Oracle 05/15/1941, Gorham Normal School May 1941

The Oracle 05/15/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Popularity Contest Winners Announced -- Richard Hallett, Author, Speaks Here -- What's Right With Education? -- "Mothers of History" Presented By Poetry Club -- Return of Many Veterans to Diamond Raises Hope of Successful Season


The Oracle 03/16/1941, Gorham Normal School Mar 1941

The Oracle 03/16/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Dramatic Club to Present "American Passport" -- Dr. Russell Addresses Students -- Fraternities Initiate -- New York Convention Delegates Elected -- Dr. Payson Smith Speaks Here -- Alumni Entertained on Back-To-Gorham Day -- Wind Up Season At Salem


The Oracle 12/20/1940, Gorham Normal School Dec 1940

The Oracle 12/20/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Dr. Payson Smith Addresses Students -- Gorham Helps the Red Cross -- Fraternities-The Bunk? -- Library Club Celebrates Book Week -- On Cleaning A Room -- Gorham Wins Opener


The Oracle 11/21/1940, Gorham Normal School Nov 1940

The Oracle 11/21/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Gorham Delegates Make for Boston Trip -- We Welcome You -- Students Take Over-And How!! -- G.N.S. - 1940 Model -- Superintendents and Principals Welcomed -- We All Want School Spirit But- -- No Lack Of Opportunities


The Oracle 08/1940, Gorhm Normal School Aug 1940

The Oracle 08/1940, Gorhm Normal School

Oracle, The

Registration Breaks All Records -- Faculty at Gorham Present Varied Courses -- Guest Speakers Come to Gorham -- Why Did You Come to Summer School? -- Afternoon Sail July 17 -- Campus Susie -- Side Glances at Sport


The Oracle 06/07/1940, Gorham Normal School Jun 1940

The Oracle 06/07/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Dr. Russell Resigns After 35 Years As Principal -- Dr. Bailey Becomes Principal of G.N.S. in September -- Dr. Bamberger Gives Enlightening Talk -- May Ball Brings 'Em Back -- Farmington Comes to Gorham for May Play-Day


The Oracle 03/29/1940, Gorham Normal School Mar 1940

The Oracle 03/29/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

New York, Here They Come- -- Junior Dance -- Selective Admissions -- Foreign Correspondent Speaks Here -- Initiation-Through the Pledgees' Eyes


The Oracle 03/12/1940, Gorham Normal School Mar 1940

The Oracle 03/12/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Back To Gorham Day -- Musical Pageant of America -- Porter High School Wins Tournament At G.N.S. -- Education and Cooperation-Washington -- Gorham Hit


The Oracle 12/19/1939, Gorham Normal School Dec 1939

The Oracle 12/19/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Walter E. Russell Chapter F.T.A. Recently Formed at G.N.S. -- Outing Club and Library Club Busy at Work and Play -- Modern Educational Objectives -- G.N.S. Men Express Appreciation: Give Mr. Wieden Jacket WIth "G"


The Oracle 10/25/1935, Gorham Normal School Oct 1939

The Oracle 10/25/1935, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Large Percent of '39 Grads Find Positions -- Past and Future -- New Teachers -- "To Strive, To Seek, To Find" -- Growth and Expansion Keynote Latest Changes -- Alumni News -- Dr. Russell's Day


The Oracle 06/14/1939, Gorham Normal School Jun 1939

The Oracle 06/14/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Fashion Show at G.N.S. -- Seniors Present Play -- A Vacation in Bermuda -- Graduation Questions -- Gorham Plans -- May Ball -- Sports


The Oracle 03/31/1939, Gorham Normal School Mar 1939

The Oracle 03/31/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Glee Clubs Present Operetta -- Second Back to Gorham -- Delegates to N.Y.C. -- New Moving Picture Machine -- Boys' Clubs -- New Students -- Athletics


The Oracle 11/08/1938, Gorham Normal School Nov 1938

The Oracle 11/08/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Superintendent's Day To Be Nov. 8 -- Welcome, Miss Dahl -- Co-operation Most Important Says Dr. Suhrie -- 94% of Classes of 1938 Doing Educational Work -- "Our Town" Read By Miss Clifford -- Recreation Room -- Fourth Year Class Organizes -- Active Fall Sports Program for 1938


The Oracle 03/18/1938, Gorham Normal School Mar 1938

The Oracle 03/18/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Eastern States Convention April seventh, eighth, ninth -- Normal School Sponsors First Back to Gorham Day -- George Albert Has Lead in Noel Coward Play -- Fraternity Notes -- "Lickety-Split Express" Carries Good Will Message -- New England Champs


The Oracle 08/03/1938, Gorham Normal School Mar 1938

The Oracle 08/03/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

The Best of All Summer Schools -- Social Notes -- The Summer Session of 1938 -- Summer Session Faculty Members -- All Work, and No Play? -- The Summer Calendar -- Summer Sports


The Oracle 12/21/1937, Gorham Normal School Dec 1937

The Oracle 12/21/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Gorham Delegates at Boston Convention -- Dr. Russell Extends Season's Greetings -- William P.F. Robie -- While Snowflakes Fell -- Housekeepers' Hints -- Gorham Harriers -- Have You Heard About Choric Reading?


The Oracle 10/26/1937, Gorham Normal School Oct 1937

The Oracle 10/26/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Bachelor of Science Degree Offered For First Time at Gorham -- New Teachers at Gorham -- Graduates With Positions -- Changes in Code -- Green and White Staff Elected -- Organizations -- Men's Athletic Program Outlined


The Oracle 06/17/1937, Gorham Normal School Jun 1937

The Oracle 06/17/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

"After Wimpole Street" To be Presented June 19 -- Senior Commencement Program Announced -- Senior History Students Honor George VI -- Miss Jessie Keene Identifies Leucosticte -- Varsity Basketball Schedule Completed


The Oracle 06/16/1937, Gorham Normal School Jun 1937

The Oracle 06/16/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Commencement Week Offers New and Interesting Program -- Oracle Salutes -- Mr. Superintendent Makes Study of Miss Normal School Graduate -- Curtain Closed on Women's Athletics


The Oracle 04/09/1937, Gorham Normal School Apr 1937

The Oracle 04/09/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Students Elect Delegates to New York Convention -- G.N.S. Featured in "Maine Schools on the Air" -- Thru The Clubs -- Gorham Normal School Baseball Season Looks Fair


The Oracle 03/05/1937, Gorham Normal School Mar 1937

The Oracle 03/05/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Dorothy Leavitt, Ken Brooks Have Leads in "Howling Dog" -- Etiquette Week Launched By Civic Committee -- Local Basket Ball Squads to Be Guests Of G.N.S. -- In And Out-The Clubs -- Faculty Facts -- The Country Gentleman


The Oracle 01/27/1939, Gorham Normal School Jan 1937

The Oracle 01/27/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

G.N.S. Takes F.N.S. By A Score Of 59-43 -- Teachers' Convention -- Boys' Basketball -- Our Print Shop -- Vacation Doings -- Dormitory Interlude -- Womens' Athletics


The Oracle 12/18/1936, Gorham Normal School Dec 1936

The Oracle 12/18/1936, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Gorham Normal Students Elect Class Leaders -- Gorham Normal Represented at Boston Convention -- Maine Teachers Convene at Lewiston -- Citizenship -- Mrs. Dagmar Peterson -- Gorham Normal Hoop Docket is Rugged One


The Oracle 10/22/1936, Gorham Normal School Oct 1936

The Oracle 10/22/1936, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Upper Classmen at Gorham Normal School Greet Large Entering Class -- Romeo and Juliet Exhibit in Room I -- Dr. Russell Attends October Conference -- Organizations -- Mr. Wieden-Still Likes to Tease -- Gorham Normal School Athletic Program Well Under Way